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RESOLUTION NO. 95 - 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
4; OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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'APPROVING PA195-006 VALLEY AUTO CENTER MASTER SIGN PROGRAM SITE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW RE(.iUEST TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE ENTIRE
AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP FACILITY, LOCATED AT 6015 AND 6085 SCARLETT COURT, WITHIN THE
M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, tFe Applicant, Steve Haworth of Valley Auto Center, has filed an application for a
Master Sign Program, Site Development Review approval to establish a comprehensive sign program for
the automobile deali4rship facility; and
WHEREAS, ttie Planning Commission held a public hearing on said Master Sign Program Site
Development Reviek application on May 15, 1995; and
WHEREAS, groper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed in accordance with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15301,
Class 1 and 15311 ,Class 11(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, tFe Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Master Sign Program Site
Development RevietVy.:'application be conditionally approved; and
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', WHEREAS, tEie Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and
testimony hereinabove set forth.
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NOW, THERI?FORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby find
that:
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A. The Master Sign Program (MSP) for Valley Auto Center contributes to an effective and attractive
identification'%qf its business, products and services by providing clear, legible and succinct
signage that'sr'vill direct automobile and pedestrian traffic to its site.
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B. The design q.'ality of the site, improved with this MSP, and the surrounding area will be superior
to the quality,that would result under the regulations and standards of Section 8.08.40 "Sign
Development'Regulations"; 8.08.110, "Regulations for Wall Signs and Projecting Signs"; and
8.08.120, "Freestanding Sign General Regulations". The MSP allows the electronic readerboard
freestanding ,'sign to be at a height of 56 feet and allows the use of more than one freestanding
sign on the site. All signage will conform to the overall design and layout of the site, which has
several buildrjygs with frontages facing 1-580 and Scarlett Court. All signage will correspond well
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freestanding `sign has been designed to clearly identify the site to travelers on I-580. The signs
reflect the ouiall design theme of the site and accentuate the quality design theme of the
automobile dealership is attempting to project to the public.
C. All of the existing and proposed signs of the automobile dealership have been designed to be
compatible with the style and character of the existing improvements on the site through the
incorporation`.'of architectural features and colors and they are well related to each other.
D. All existing and proposed signage is visible, legible, does not cause glare or disrupt the flow to
pedestrian or''yehicular traffic and conforms with the Design Criteria in Section 8.08.060, of the
Zoning Ordinance. The signs are of a scale that relates to the buildings and at the locations at
which they are proposed to be erected. Additionally, the signs reflect and accentuate the design
theme of the site.
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E. The approvaf? Of the MSP is consistent with the intent purpose of Section 8-95.0 "Site
Development;Review" (SDR). The MSP compliments and improves the site's development and
design by providing a comprehensive sign program that incorporates the major design theme of
the automobile dealership and enhances the architectural style and design of the existing
structures. Additionally, the signage promotes safe traffic circulation within the site.
F. The approvaf`'of the MSP, as conditioned, complies with the General Plan, the M-1, Light Industrial
District Regulations and the general requirements established in the Zoning Ordinance because it
establishes a.comprehensive, well-designed commercial signage program for the site.
G. The approval'of the MSP, as conditioned, is in the best interests of the public health, safety and
general welfare because it promotes a sign program that will provide effective and attractive
identification for the site.
H. The proposedMSP considered site layout, vehicular access, circulation, parking, setbacks, height,
walls, public'safety and similar elements to ensure that the MSP design assists in the provision of
a desirable environment for the development.
I. Architectural,;considerations, including the character, scale and quality of the design, the
architectural ir'elationship with the site and other buildings, building materials and colors, screening
of exterior appurtenances, exterior lighting, and similar elements have been incorporated into the
MSP, where appropriate, in order to insure the compatibility of the wall signs and freestanding
signs with the automobile dealership's design concept and theme and the character of adjacent
buildings and=uses.
J. Installation arjd maintenance of landscaped planter areas around the freestanding signs have been
made a condition of approval of this application. These planter areas, while required by the City
of Dublin Sign Ordinance, will implement those landscape elements considered important by the
City of Dublin';and will provide an attractive environment within the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE Dublin Planning Commission does hereby conditionally
approve PA 95-006'Valley Auto Center Master Sign Program Site Development Review application as
generally shown on Exhibit A, stamped approved and on file with the Dublin Planning Department,
subject to the approval of the related Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review and to the
following conditions?;
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1. This Master Sign Program Site Development Review approval is to establish a comprehensive sign
program for t* Valley Auto Center automobile dealership facility, located at 6015 and 6085
Scarlett Couri This approval shall 'generally conform to the plans labeled Exhibit A, consisting of
eight (8) sheets, prepared by Marek Stoklosa Architect and White Way Sign Company, dated
received by tKb Planning Department on February 10, 1995, stamped approved and on file with
the Planning Department and as specified by the following conditions of approval. [PLJ
2. This Master Sign Program approval shall supersede all previously approved sign Site Development
Review approi pls for existing wall-mounted signs at the automobile dealership site. [PLJ
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3. The existing';"Nissan", 35-foot tall freestanding sign and the "Dodge", Dodge Trucks", 35-foot tall
freestanding-sign, may continue to be utilized as previously approved and shall be maintained as
shown on the approved plans labeled Exhibit A. [PL]
4. All signage vy jthin the automobile dealership shall comply with the regulations established in this
Master Sign Program. Modifications to the adopted Master Sign Program may be considered by
the Zoning AHministrator upon application for a Site Development Review pursuant to Section 8-
95.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW. [PL)
5. The approved changeable copy, electronic readerboard freestanding sign shown on Exhibit A, shall
comply with the following:
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Maximum Sidn Heioht: 56 feet
Sian Copy Areas: 10' x 31310 square feet per side (electronic readerboard)
4' 4" x 31'; 135 square feet per side ("Valley Auto Center")
13' x 12'; 156 square feet per side (product line panels)
Setback of Sidn: 66± feet from the Scarlett Court frontage property line
The design, cblors, location and illumination of the changeable copy electronic readerboard
freestandingyi?ign shall be as shown on the approved sign elevation and detail plans, labeled
Exhibit A. [PL]
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6. In compliancy' with the State Outdoor Advertising Act, the electronic readerboard shall be used
only to advertise the business conducted or services rendered or goods produced or sold on the
property andt r to give public service information, including, but not limited to, the time, date,
temperature,'uveather, or similar information. The electronic readerboard sign must meet the
following crit'Aria: [PL]
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1) The proposed display will have no illumination that is flashing, intermittent, moving or
appeals to be in motion.
2) The display message will not change at a rate faster than one message every four
seconds.
3) The interval between messages will not be less than one second.
4) The intensity of illumination will not change.
5) The pr`mposed display will not be placed within 1;000 feet of another message center
display-on the same side of the highway.
7. The Applicant' and/or Property Owner shall provide the Planning Director with a schedule or
program indicating the type of public service display messages to be used. Sales/service
messages and, public/community service messages shall be provided on the electronic readerboard
sign at a minimum ratio of 4:1, (four Valley Auto Center sales/service messages for every one
public/community service message) with the potential for additional public/community service
messages on,an occasional basis as needed. Said schedule shall be completed and submitted to
the Planning Department prior to the issuance of a building permit for installation of the electronic
readerboard sign. [PL, 81
8. Building perms for the installation of the changeable copy, electronic readerboard freestanding
sign shall be secured and construction commenced within six (6) months of the effective date of
approval of this Master Sign Program and related Conditional Use Permit or said approval shall be
void. [B, PL]
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Landscaping planter areas} snail be required around all freestanding signs on the site and shall be
shown on plans prior to the issuance of a building permit. Prior to final inspection by the building
inspector, all.fandscaping and any required irrigation shall be installed as shown on the
landscaping plan, Sheet A-4 of Exhibit A, for the freestanding signs. [PL, BI
10. Any new or proposed freestanding or wall-mounted signs shall be of a design that is similar to and
compatible with the architectural design and theme of the automobile dealership facility. Said
signage shallbe subject to review and approval by the Planning Department for consistency with
this Master Sign Program approval prior to installation. Said signage shall comply with the sign
regulation provisions of Section 8.08.060, 8.08.110 and 8.08.120, of the Zoning Ordinance.
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11. All freestanding and wall-mounted signs shown on Exhibit A, shall be well-maintained in an
attractive manner and in accordance with approved plans. Any indirect light fixtures used to
illuminate anya:signage within the automobile dealership facility shall be glare-shielded. [PLI
12. Prior to issuance of building permits, final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted that
show the design and layout of the landscaped planter areas around the freestanding signs as
shown on Exhibit A. All landscaping shall be installed as shown on the approved final landscape
and irrigation: lan. (PLI
13. The use of Temporary Promotional Signs (i.e., banners, pennants, flags, balloons, searchlights and
similar advertising devises) for special dealership advertising and/or promotional use shall comply
with the provisions established in the sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. [PLI
14. The use of Pe,r?2manent Banners is permitted with this Master Sign Program approval and shall be
used to display the name or logo of the dealership and/or its products and shall be maintained in
good condition at all times. [PLI
15. This permit approval shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section 8-90.3 of the Dublin
Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or conditions of this approval may be subject to the
issuance of acitation. (PLI
PASSED, APPROVED?AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 1995.
AYES: Commissioners Zika, Geist, Jennings, Johnson and Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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